da luck： Western Province right-hand batsman HD Ackerman will travel to Zimbabwe withthe South African squad on Wednesday as back-up for opening batsman GaryKirsten, who has a stiff neck
Media Release03-Sep-2001Western Province right-hand batsman HD Ackerman will travel to Zimbabwe withthe South African squad on Wednesday as back-up for opening batsman GaryKirsten, who has a stiff neck.The convenor of national selectors, Rushdi Magiet, said today that Kirstenwould have a fitness test in Zimbabwe before the first Test (starting onFriday September 7). If Kirsten is fit to play, Ackerman will return toSouth Africa.Media Inquiries: Bronwyn Wilkinson Communications Director 083-212-8255